Alan Farrell
Question:681. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Health the position regarding allowing minor injury units to introduce fees of €100 for patients; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22812/13]
View answerTuesday, 14 May 2013
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With effect from 1 March 2013, under the Health (Out-Patient Charges) Regulations 2013, a charge €100 is levied in all facilities providing emergency out-patient services. In recent years, changes have been made to the emergency services provided in a number of hospitals with resultant changes in the description of the services from "an accident and emergency department". The Regulations cover out-patient services provided at an emergency department, a casualty department, a minor injury unit, an urgent care centre, a local injury unit or any other facility providing similar services.